![]() ![]() Both a sternum strap and waist belt are included. On the other side of the pack, I’ll attach my bear spray. Molle on the side makes it easy to clip on my HT so it’s always accessible. Detail photos: Molle on the bottom of the pack makes it incredibly easy to add items like a tarp, hammock, tent, or sleeping bag. I have loaded up the pack however using the main compartment for my radio gear and antenna, the lower exterior pocket for emergency/first -aid supplies, and the top exterior pocket for essential creature comforts like my field coffee kit, alcohol stove, extra fuel, and snacks. I’ve yet to take the EDC on a SOTA hike and activation, so I’ll save comments about comfort and field experience for a future post and/or one of my activation videos. It makes sense, though, because their target market is active duty military personnel pack failure in the field is simply not an option. In short? This pack is, if anything, over-engineered. These are some of the most robust materials and components you’ll find on a pack. The T.H.E Pack EDC is made of 1000D Cordura Nylon 6/6 fabric and the clips are all US-made “Battle Buckles.” The main compartment and two exterior pockets sport YKK #10 self-healing chain & zip closures. Much can be revealed when you invert a pack and see how much attention to detail was taken when the pack was sewn together.Īs with all of my Spec-Ops packs, I didn’t find any unclipped threads or wonky seams, and all possible stress points are doubly reinforced. Qualityīeing a picky pack connoisseur (understatement alert) I always take a close look at stitching. Pack EDC solves this by having not one, but two dedicated and reinforced ports for antennas. This isn’t ideal because it leaves a large opening on top of the pack–if it rains, it’ll get wet inside, else I’ll have to remove the whip and carry it in in my hand as I hike. ![]() With the GR1, I’ve been placing the MPAS Lite whip inside the pack and leaving a portion of the main compartment zipper open, then threading the whip through my HeroClip to hold it in place as I hike. My GoRuck GR1 USA pack, as much as I love it, only has Molle on the lower third of the pack front which makes it challenging to attach a whip or telescoping pole since there’s no connection point on the top of the pack as well. This is huge: I’ve never been a fan of strapping telescoping whips on the outside of my pack because they always seem to catch on branches much easier than if they were mostly contained within the main compartment of the pack. So does my Wolf River Coils TIA telescoping whip. The Chameleon MPAS Lite whip, for example, fits through the antenna port perfectly: Simply pull up on the Velcro strapping to reveal the opening. There are two antenna ports on the top of the pack. The best part, though, is that it sports the same two ports/openings Spec-Ops puts into the larger T.H.E. In terms of size/capacity, it’s ideal for summit day hikes and the thing is just covered in Molle (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment) straps, so very adaptable if I need to attach extendable masts, hiking poles, water bottles, or basically a Molle pouch or accessory. It’s very early days, but I suspect this pack will become my choice Summits On The Air (SOTA) pack. pack in every respect, just smaller in every dimension. The EDC version is identical to the larger T.H.E. Pack Tactical in 2015 or after so many customers asked for it. Spec-Ops introduced an EDC (Everyday Carry) version of the T.H.E. I primarily use it for camping and extended travels. It’s designed for armed forces deployments and has a lot of capacity. You don’t see that pack in my field reports because, frankly, it’s just too big for most of my field radio applications. Pack Tactical backpack since 2013 as well. Since then I’ve purchased numerous products from Spec-Ops Brand. The Pack-Rat Pouch Pack-Rat Interior Organization I purchased their Pack-Rat pouch and reviewed it on the SWLing Post. I first discovered their gear at the Wright Patterson AFB Air Force base Military Clothing Store with my buddy Eric (WD8RIF) in 2013. I’ve been a long-time customer of Texas-based Spec-Ops Brand. If you’ve been reading for long, you’ll know that there’s no cure for my pack addiction, so in a sense, there could be no better gift! Spec-Ops Brand This year, I got an early Christmas present: a Spec-Ops Brand T.H.E.
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